Bab al-Asbat, also known as St. Stephen's and Lion Gate from the outside wall. A pair of lions are carved in profile facing each other on either... Show moreBab al-Asbat, also known as St. Stephen's and Lion Gate from the outside wall. A pair of lions are carved in profile facing each other on either side of the gateway. Bab al-Asbat is dated by a carved inscription on the inside wall of the southern façade. The inscription indicates that the gateway was erected by order of Sultan Sulayman the Magnificent (r. 1520-66) in AH 954 (1538–9 CE). Title from item, date devised from Library staff. Captions and credits (Aug. Salzmann, Gide et J. Baudry, éditeurs., Imp. Photogr. de Blanquart - Evrard, à Lille) printed on mount. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2018.0237-0003 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25887336 BIB-ID: 2755492 Show less
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The photograph is titled and numbered 102. Postmark of the Republique Libanaise on the back of the... Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. The photograph is titled and numbered 102. Postmark of the Republique Libanaise on the back of the card. Written on the back of the card [Addressed to] : Mr. Horace W. Border. 22 Hood Street. Lincoln. England. Main Heritage Display General HC.HP.2016.0089-0029 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i23706077 BIB-ID: 2525749 Show less
